Virginia High School - Virginian Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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1925 19 26 The Virginian MARY LOUELLA SCYPHERS Commercial Nickname — “ Mary. ” Favorite Expression — “Well, I reckon.” Ambition- To be an automobile salesman. Destiny To marry a mayor. Small in statue though she may be, she always presents a pleasant, smiling coun- tenance to her many Virginia High friends. HERMAN HENRY HINES Academic Nickname — “ Hiney. ” Favorite Expression — “ Aw, surely you don’t mean it. ” Ambition — To peddle laughs. Destiny— To write a famous joke book. When you’re feeling like fun, page Herman! Cares sit light on the shoulders of this youth, and the bright side of things is the side he always sees. JANE ELIZABETH SMITH Latin Nickname — “ Blondie, ” “ Calamity. ” Favorite Expression — “Be your age.” Ambition — To learn to control her temper Destiny — To be a band director. Although they call her “Calamity,” the name does not suit, for as Editor-in-Chief of The Virginian and as a member of the basket-ball team she has proven a decided success. She is a jolly, wholesome girl and is everybody’s friend. 17

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1925 The Virginian 19 26 Troy Chandler Herman Baker Alys Lavinder Ruth McIver Senior Class OFFICERS HONORS 4 Laura Lavinder Ethel Steppe Rachel McCrary Jane Smith Lucille Carmack Phyllis Kennedy Harry Wolfe Anna Belle Snead Colors Purple and Gold Motto: “Esse Quam Videri” 16 X • V President Vice-Presiden t Secretary Treasurer Valedictorian Saluta torian Giftorian Historian Prophet Poet Legator Musician Flower Iris

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1925 19 26 The Virginian GOLDEN DOUGLAS BARNES General Nickname — “Doug,” “Buck.” Favorite Expression — “What’s the matter with that? ” Ambition — To become as big as his teasers. Destiny — To become “strong man” in a circus. “Doug” is another one of our quiet mem- bers, but his cheerful grin and careless air secured him a welcome place in our hearts. Here’s to you, Douglas. MARY LOUISE WOLFE Academic Nickname — “Lone Wolf.” Favorite Expression — “Why, law me.” Ambition — To become matron at King College. Destiny To live in Grundy. “Lone Wolf” brings laughter and joy wherever she goes — she is a welcome addition to any group. RALPH CALHOUN General Nickname — “ Cal. ” Favorite Expression — “I guess I can.” Ambition — To teach at Virginia High. Destiny — To become manager of the New York Giants. Always cheerful and ready to see the bright side — that’s Ralph. He is quietly dependable and his grid work has been especially good.